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Christmas in Russia (Russian: Рождество Христово, Rozhdestvo Khristovo), called Е́же по пло́ти Рождество Господа Бога и Спа́са нашего Иисуса Христа (Yezhe po ploti Rozhdestvo Gospoda Boga i Spasa nashego Yisusa Khrista) in the Russian Orthodox Church, is a holiday ...
23 gru 2018 · Traditionally, Russian Christmas celebrations begin on Christmas Eve, called Сочельник (saCHYELnik). The name Сочельник comes from the word сочиво (SOHchiva), a special meal made from grains (usually wheat), seeds, nuts, honey, and sometimes dried fruit.
Today, many Russians celebrate Christmas in a blend of traditional and modern ways. While some still attend church services and hold family gatherings, others might exchange gifts or take part in public celebrations, such as outdoor festivals and concerts.
Christmas Day in Russia marks the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian Orthodox tradition. Although banned during the Soviet times, Christmas is now regaining its popularity and religious meaning in Russia.
Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7th. Until the 1917 Revolution, the Russian Empire lived in accordance with the Julian calendar, which ‘lagged’ 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar to...
16 paź 2023 · Explore the enchanting traditions and celebrations of Christmas in Russia, a land of rich cultural festivities. Experience the magic today.
7 gru 2018 · Orthodox Christmas is a national holiday in Russia, so banks and public offices are closed on January 7. If Christmas Day falls on a weekend, the non-labor day moves to the following Monday. Russian authorities may sometimes declare a national vacation from January 1 to 8 due to the close proximity of New Year’s holidays (January 1-5 ...
